PANOPTICON · Det Hjemsokte Hjertet | PURPLE/ORANGE SPLATTER 2LP

Transparent purple double vinyl with orange splatters in gatefold with UV spot print and 12-page LP sized booklet.

Limited edition.

Background information about 'Det Hjemsokte Hjertet'

Austin Lunn's Panopticon has always been a vessel for profound storytelling, but "Det hjemsokte hjertet" marks a stunning evolution that will leave you absolutely breathless. This is atmospheric black metal at its most cinematic and emotionally devastating – a masterpiece that follows an elder hermit through his final week of life while lamenting an ecosystem forever changed by human encroachment.

Gone are the folk flourishes of previous releases, replaced by something far more saturated and orchestral. Think Neil Young & Crazy Horse meeting the icy aggression of black metal, painted in purples and burning oranges that fade into twilight. The compositions here prioritize depth over speed, with Charlie Anderson's string arrangements adding both gravity and ethereal movement. Each track features different guest vocalists including Aaron Charles (Falls Of Rauros), Jan Evan Åsli (Vemod), and Jan 'Winterherz' Van Berlekom (Waldgeflüster), creating a rich tapestry of voices that somehow maintains perfect cohesion. This is an elegy for wilderness lost, childhood memories turned to myth, and a life spent in quiet communion with a world slipping away.

For fans of:
Agalloch, Alcest, Falls Of Rauros, Wolves In The Throne Room, Ulver

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Woodland Caribou
A2. The Great Silence, Extinct
A3. Blood And Fur Upon The Melting Snow
B1. The White Cedars
B2. A Culture Of Wilderness

LP 2:
C1. Lyset (The Light)
D1. Ghost Eyes In The Fire Light

Manufacturer: Nordvis Produktion, Garvaregatan 6, 93332 Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Contact: www.nordvis.com